State Parks needs lifeguards

Press release

The
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
has announced there are four lifeguard exams scheduled in the Niagara
Region for the 2013 season.

Testing,
which is required for anyone wishing to work as a lifeguard at any
New York State Park, will take place at Niagara University on the
following days:

Saturday,
March 16, at 8:30 a.m.

Saturday,
April 20, at 8:30 a.m.

Saturday,
May 18, at 8:30 a.m.

Saturday,
June 8, at 8:30 a.m.

Candidates
may register for testing by calling the Niagara Region Administrative
Headquarters at 716-531-0497. For specific information regarding the
test, visit www.nysparks.com
and, once in the site, click on the "Inside Our Agency" button.

Prior
to employment, successful candidates must be at least 16 years of age
and must furnish proof of completion of CPR for the professional and
completion of the American Red Cross 1994 revised lifeguard training,
which includes first-aid, with a certificate for the waterfront
module or equivalent courses. Successful candidates will also need a
physician's certification of adequate physical fitness, including a
minimum of 20/40 uncorrected vision after receiving a conditional job
offer.

Lifeguard
positions in the Niagara Region will be available at Beaver Island,
Evangola, Fort Niagara and Wilson-Tuscarora state parks.

For
further information and to register for the test, call 716-531-0497
weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.